Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.
  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police escort mother and child home after begging incident | Thaiger

    Pattaya police escort mother and child home after begging incident

    Pattaya residents reported spotting a mother and her child soliciting money from tourists in front of a 7-Eleven on Pattaya Third Road. Responding swiftly to complaints, Pattaya police and city enforcement officers approached the pair, engaging in a conversation that led to a peaceful resolution. The mother and child were persuaded to leave the area, and officials ensured they were…

  • Phuket NewsScholarships awarded to 119 disabled children in Phuket | Thaiger

    Scholarships awarded to 119 disabled children in Phuket

    A total of 119 children with disabilities in Phuket received scholarships to support their education and personal development, aimed at fostering inclusion and opportunity. The ceremony, held yesterday, September 8, at Phibun Sawatdi Municipality School, was organised by the Khun Phum Foundation in collaboration with the Phuket Special Education Centre. Governor Sophon Suwannarat attended the event alongside representatives from the…

  • Politics NewsThaksin ordered to serve 1 year in prison for hospital stay scandal | Thaiger

    Thaksin ordered to serve 1 year in prison for hospital stay scandal

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been ordered to serve one year in prison after the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions ruled on the controversial case surrounding his stay at the Police General Hospital (PGH). The ruling follows a lengthy legal battle initiated by former MP Chanchai Issarasenarak, who questioned whether Thaksin’s sentence was properly enforced.…

  • Tourism NewsTourism chiefs demand cash coupons for foreign visitors | Thaiger

    Tourism chiefs demand cash coupons for foreign visitors

    Tourism leaders are urging the new minister to launch urgent spending incentives for foreign visitors to boost travel and prepare for the upcoming low season. Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, is pushing the new tourism minister to act fast with competitive measures such as travel cash vouchers for international tourists. The proposal mirrors successful programmes…

  • Politics NewsPheu Thai backtracks on bid to boot Anutin from office | Thaiger

    Pheu Thai backtracks on bid to boot Anutin from office

    In a dramatic U-turn, the Pheu Thai Party has withdrawn its petition to disqualify Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut over alleged constitutional breaches. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed the reversal, stating that the petition had not yet been submitted to the Constitutional Court, allowing for its legal withdrawal. The request was initially submitted…

  • Bangkok NewsAIA ordered to pay up for Bangkok MRT flooding chaos | Thaiger

    AIA ordered to pay up for Bangkok MRT flooding chaos

    A botched construction project caused flooding chaos at Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT Station, and now AIA is footing the bill. The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Kajpajon Udomthammaphakdi, has ordered AIA to compensate for damages following a deluge that submerged part of the MRT station on Friday, September 5. Kajpajon confirmed that AIA has accepted…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for flash floods amid monsoon deluge | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for flash floods amid monsoon deluge

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across Thailand, affecting 50 provinces, with Bangkok and its surrounding areas expected to experience rain over 80% of the region. The TMD predicts the potential for flash floods and water accumulation today, September 9. Heavy rain is anticipated in the eastern provinces of Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, prompting residents…

  • Environment NewsWhales and dolphins win protection in Thai seas crackdown | Thaiger

    Whales and dolphins win protection in Thai seas crackdown

    The Cabinet has approved the addition of three marine mammals to Thailand’s list of protected wildlife species, aiming to strengthen efforts to safeguard ocean biodiversity. A draft ministerial regulation, endorsed on Thursday, September 4, designates humpback whales, Bryde’s whales, and Risso’s dolphins as protected animals under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. This means hunting, trading, importing, or exporting…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok to host dazzling Colours of Africa fest at CentralWorld | Thaiger

    Bangkok to host dazzling Colours of Africa fest at CentralWorld

    Bangkok will host the fifth Colours of Africa event at CentralWorld, bringing together culture, trade, and diplomacy between Thailand and African nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed that the fifth edition of the Colours of Africa event will be held on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 at CentralWorld. The annual celebration, co-organised by the MFA,…

  • Thailand NewsRTAF unveils new US-built AT-6TH attack jets in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    RTAF unveils new US-built AT-6TH attack jets in Chiang Mai

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has inducted new US-made AT-6TH light attack aircraft into service in Chiang Mai to strengthen border patrol and anti-narcotics missions. RTAF commander Panpakdee Pattanakul confirmed the deployment on Thursday, September 4, saying that the new fleet replaces the ageing L-39ZA/ART aircraft. The AT-6TH planes were acquired under an Integrity Pact agreement with Textron Aviation…

  • Technology NewsAI and satellites join fight against Thailand’s toxic dust | Thaiger

    AI and satellites join fight against Thailand’s toxic dust

    Thailand is turning to artificial intelligence and satellites in a high-tech push to predict and tackle deadly PM2.5 smog before it chokes the nation. The Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), the Pollution Control Department (PCD) and satellite operator Thaicom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an AI-driven platform for managing fine dust pollution. The…

  • Tourism NewsChina slowdown drags Thailand tourist arrivals down 7% | Thaiger

    China slowdown drags Thailand tourist arrivals down 7%

    Thailand recorded a decline in foreign tourist arrivals and revenue as the tourism ministry reported fewer visitors from key markets, led by China and Malaysia. Thailand welcomed 21.88 million international visitors between January and August, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The figure represents a 7.16% drop compared with the same period last year, with revenue…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok condo guard stabbed to death in late-night horror | Thaiger

    Bangkok condo guard stabbed to death in late-night horror

    A security guard was killed when a knife-wielding man attacked him outside a condominium before fleeing the scene in a car. The guard was attacked in the early hours of today, September 6, in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. The victim, identified as Somdet, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old, was found near the building’s entrance with fatal…

  • Politics NewsPheu Thai prepares for opposition role after prime ministerial defeat | Thaiger

    Pheu Thai prepares for opposition role after prime ministerial defeat

    Pheu Thai was pushed into opposition after losing the prime ministerial vote, while Anutin Charnvirakul secured victory with majority support in Parliament. Thailand’s Parliament witnessed a decisive vote yesterday, September 5, confirming Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the nation’s 32nd prime minister. He secured 311 votes, well above the 247 needed for a majority, defeating Pheu Thai candidate Chaikasem…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya tourist beaten after alleged groping sparks street fight | Thaiger

    Pattaya tourist beaten after alleged groping sparks street fight

    A foreign man was assaulted on Pattaya’s Walking Street after allegedly groping a woman, with the clash captured on video and shared widely online. A 15-second clip of the altercation, posted on Facebook on September 3 by user Achirawit Phonthayan, has already racked up more than 150,000 views and sparked fierce debate online. The footage shows a foreign man being…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok Cultural Centre MRT stays open after flood chaos hits | Thaiger

    Bangkok Cultural Centre MRT stays open after flood chaos hits

    Flooding hit Bangkok’s Cultural Centre MRT station after heavy rain and nearby construction works, though the line remains open with partial access. Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has moved to reassure passengers after flooding hit the Cultural Centre MRT station this week. The company confirmed that the downpour, combined with nearby construction, caused water to spill into…

  • Central Thailand NewsPhetchaburi cop kills egg-selling couple in price row tragedy | Thaiger

    Phetchaburi cop kills egg-selling couple in price row tragedy

    A police officer fatally shot a couple at a local market in Phetchaburi before taking his own life, following an ongoing business dispute. A horrific shooting in Phetchaburi province has left a married couple dead after a police officer opened fire at their market stall, before turning the gun on himself. The violent episode, rooted in a long-running feud over…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya road safety drive wraps up with helmets and hope | Thaiger

    Pattaya road safety drive wraps up with helmets and hope

    A leading insurer partnered with local officials in Pattaya to wrap up a road safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and promoting safer driving habits. Sompo Insurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has officially concluded its road safety initiative Drive Safe, Live Safe: Disciplined Driving, Assured Safety in Pattaya City, delivering a major boost to local traffic safety efforts. The global non-life…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok on flood alert as heavy rains hammer Thailand | Thaiger

    Bangkok on flood alert as heavy rains hammer Thailand

    Heavy rain is sweeping across Thailand, prompting warnings of flash floods and landslides as severe weather hits multiple regions, including the capital. As heavy rain continues to batter the country today, September 6, weather warnings have been issued for 49 provinces, including Bangkok, with a 70% chance of flash flooding and landslides. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned that severe…

  • CartoonsDoraemon makes Thai TV debut with Ayutthaya adventure | Thaiger

    Doraemon makes Thai TV debut with Ayutthaya adventure

    Fans of Japan’s most famous robotic cat will finally see Doraemon and his gang in Thailand on local TV, with MCOT Plc confirming the broadcast of a special episode tomorrow. The long-awaited adventure, titled I Want to Meet That Cat in Thailand, will air at 9am tomorrow, September 6, on Channel 30, marking Doraemon’s official debut on Thai screens. “Tomorrow!…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya gears up for ‘LOMA RUN On The Beach 2025’ charity race | Thaiger

    Pattaya gears up for ‘LOMA RUN On The Beach 2025’ charity race

    Pattaya officials are preparing for the return of the 11th annual LOMA RUN On The Beach, a charity walk-run scheduled to take place later this month on Jomtien Beach. The event is organised by the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, in cooperation with Pattaya City and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Pattaya Office). The charity race aims to promote fitness,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok pushes waste reform with no mixed waste drive | Thaiger

    Bangkok pushes waste reform with no mixed waste drive

    Bangkok officials announced a new waste management campaign, where households will be encouraged to separate rubbish as part of reforms aimed at changing public behaviour and improving citywide sustainability. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to roll out sweeping waste management reforms on October 1, with its No Mixed Waste initiative already attracting more than 239,000 households. The programme…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket ramps up drug-free drive with workplace testing push | Thaiger

    Phuket ramps up drug-free drive with workplace testing push

    Phuket officials are stepping up their campaign to make workplaces drug-free, with more than 2,500 employees screened, several companies certified, and dozens of staff referred for treatment. At a meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Suwit Phansengiam at the Phuket Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office, officials reviewed progress on the province’s drug-free labour initiative this year. The scheme is designed…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya cops arrest duo in call centre mule bank account scam | Thaiger

    Pattaya cops arrest duo in call centre mule bank account scam

    Police in Pattaya arrested a Thai woman and a Malaysian man after a bank alerted officers to suspicious withdrawals linked to a call centre scam. Pattaya City Police, led by Police Colonel Anek Sarathongyoo, arrested a Thai woman and a Malaysian man on Wednesday, September 3, for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated call centre scam using mule bank accounts.…

  • Crime NewsUdon thief caught after stealing beer for early new year bash | Thaiger

    Udon thief caught after stealing beer for early new year bash

    Police in Udon Thani arrested a 30 year old man after he was caught stealing beer and snacks from a Lotus store, claiming he wanted to celebrate the new year early despite having no money. The 191 radio centre received a call from staff at the store in front of Fort Prachaksinlapakom Hospital in Nong Khon Kwang subdistrict, Mueang Udon…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya clash: Indian tourist bloodied by transgender’s high heel | Thaiger

    Pattaya clash: Indian tourist bloodied by transgender’s high heel

    A late-night confrontation on Pattaya Beach turned violent when an Indian tourist was left bleeding after being struck on the head with a high-heeled shoe during a dispute with a transgender sex worker. The incident occurred around 3am today, September 5, on the busy beachside strip in Chon Buri province. The victim, 25 year old Suresh, an Indian national, later…

  • Tourism NewsThailand aims for top 100 green tourism status by 2030 | Thaiger

    Thailand aims for top 100 green tourism status by 2030

    Thailand is stepping up its eco-game with the launch of the Thailand Green Tourism Plan 2030, aiming to position the nation’s destinations among the world’s top 100 sustainable tourism hotspots by 2030. The plan, themed Igniting the Path to Global Green Success, was announced by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The goal is clear:…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket blood centre issues urgent appeal as type O runs low | Thaiger

    Phuket blood centre issues urgent appeal as type O runs low

    The Phuket Red Cross Blood Centre (PRBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donors as supplies of type O blood remain at dangerously low levels. As of 9.30am yesterday, September 4, the National Blood Service in Phuket reported a daily demand of 390 units: 200 units of type O, 100 of type A, 70 of type AB, and 20…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTorrential rain lashes Thailand, TMD warns of flash floods | Thaiger

    Torrential rain lashes Thailand, TMD warns of flash floods

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) today warned of heavy rainfall across 43 provinces, urging residents to stay alert for flash floods and runoff caused by a strong monsoon system sweeping the country. This weather pattern results from a monsoon trough passing through the lower North, upper central, and lower northeastern regions, combined with a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea,…

  • Bangkok NewsElection Commission to reject petition against Pheu Thai Party | Thaiger

    Election Commission to reject petition against Pheu Thai Party

    The Election Commission (EC) is likely to reject a petition aimed at dissolving the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its five coalition partners, after allegations that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra influenced the parties’ operations. The petition, which has been under review by the political registrar of the EC, claims that Thaksin exerted control over these parties, despite no official…

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